Ki-Aikido Class Offered in Pukalani

The teacher of the intro class, Fincher Sterling, is on the left. The man taking a roll is Michael Dour. PC: Maui Ki-Aikido

An introductory course in Ki-Aikido will be offered for teens and adults every Tuesday in October (except for Halloween), at the Tavares Community Center in Pukalani from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The first class will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Ki-Aikido is a Japanese martial art based on Zen principles, which teaches practical self-defense with a peaceful mindset and calmness training through movement.